AquaRend waterproof mortar for use as render or screed.
Manorteq AquaRend Fine
Designed specifically for waterproofing and resurfacing concrete and masonry structures giving a smoother finish.
Manorteq AquaRend Fine is a single-component, dry mortar mix designed specifically for waterproofing and resurfacing concrete and masonry structures. The product has excellent waterproofing capabilities, provided by the Xypex Technology Inside.
Description
Manorteq AquaRend Fine is for applications where a fine layer (3 mm – 12 mm), or a smoother finish is required. The product can hold its own weight, making it suitable for vertical applications. It can also be used for horizontal surfaces.
Manorteq AquaRend Fine can be used alone or in combination with either Manorteq AquaRend Thix or Manorteq AquaRend Flow.
If required, paints or other coatings can be directly applied on to the Manorteq AquaRend repaired area. Any coating applied must be breathable. For further guidance please contact your local Manorteq representative.
Note: Manorteq Ltd makes no representations or warranties regarding the compatibility of Manorteq products with other surface applied materials. It is the responsibility of the installer of these surface-applied materials to take whatever measures are necessary, including trials and testing under project conditions, to determine the suitability and compatibility of the coating being placed upon the Manorteq product.
Benefits include
- Applied manually or by spraying
- Good adhesion to base with excellent mechanical properties
- Limited shrinkage
- Includes Xypex Technology Inside
- Waterproof; and tested up to 5 bar / 50 m hydrostatic head (limit of test)
- Freeze-thaw resistant
- High chemical resistance
- Seals the concrete surface to water, oils, organic solvents, etc.
Product Certified under European Norms:
EN 1504-3 – Products and systems for the protection and repair of concrete structures. Structural and non-structural repair.
EN 14891 – Liquid applied water impermeable products for use beneath ceramic tiling bonded with adhesives.
Use
Manorteq AquaRend Fine is a single-component, dry mortar mix designed specifically for waterproofing and resurfacing concrete and masonry structures.
Manorteq AquaRend Fine is for applications where a fine layer (3 mm – 12 mm), or a smoother finish is required. The product can hold its own weight making vertical applications possible. It can also be used for horizontal surfaces.
Manorteq AquaRend Fine can be used alone or in combination with either Manorteq AquaRend Thix or Manorteq AquaRend Flow.
Manorteq AquaRend Fine is classified as an R3 mortar with a low modulus of elasticity in accordance with EN 1504-3.
Where enhanced bond is required, or where water ingress is from the negative side, either Manorteq AquaRend Fix-S or Manorteq AquaRend Fix-B should be used.
Waterproofing Capability
* Whilst a perfect application at these thicknesses will provide a waterproof layer, there is however a higher probability of imperfections in the application which would compromise the integrity of the waterproofing.
** Waterproof subject to correct application. All Manorteq products should be applied in strict accordance with the installation procedures.
Installation
Substrate
- Remove all damaged, loose and weather-worn concrete.
- Corroded reinforcement should be repaired where necessary to the satisfaction of the resident engineer.
- Before the application of Manorteq AquaRend Fine, ensure the substrate surface is suitable to receive the mortar and create a suitable cohesive bond. If the surface is not suitable, consider the use of Manorteq AquaRend Fix-B or Fix-S or prepare the surface to create a bond.
- Before the application of Manorteq AquaRend Fine, the substrate must be wetted so that the surface is damp, but not holding water on the surface. Rinsing with pressurised clean water before application is recommended to remove any dust from the application surface.
Preparation
- Manorteq AquaRend Fine is prepared by mixing with clean water. It is necessary to use a low-speed mixer with forced circulation.
- Recommended mixing ratio is 3.75 – 4.25 litres of clean water per 1 No. (25 kg) bag of product.
- If the water exceeds the recommended quantity, risk of cracking is significantly enhanced.
- Working time of the product is typically 50 – 60 minutes at 20 °C.
- Neither the temperature of the substrate, nor the temperature of the ambient air, shall be below +5 °C or above +30 °C.
Application
- Manorteq AquaRend Fine can be applied either mechanically (by dry or wet spraying) or manually. Layers must not exceed 12 mm thickness.
- The first layer needs to be applied in such a way as to ensure that no voids are created (e.g. behind reinforcement). After the initial application it is recommended to spread the mortar into pores and uneven spaces. This can be best achieved with a flat paint brush (with short hair), or a toothed trowel.
- Proper adhesion of the material to the substrate in the application stage is of fundamental importance.
- With localised areas it is necessary to pay detailed attention to the edges of areas previously repaired. It is imperative to ensure product is sufficiently compacted, eliminating any entrapped air pockets or other irregularities.
- The repair should always commence from the deepest part of the defective area, layering the product up in such a way that when the final layer is applied, it is a continuous, homogenous layer over the entire area being repaired.
- After initial set of the last layer, a dry polyurethane finisher is used for the smoothing of the surface.
- Wet surface finishing is not allowed. If a finer finish is required Manorteq AquaRend S-Fine should be used.
- Repaired surfaces must be properly cured immediately after completion. Special attention should be taken to avoid direct exposure to the sun, wind and other factors which accelerate evaporation and have a detrimental effect. Proper curing must be undertaken to prevent early drying and the subsequent issues associated. Curing agents can be used to aid this process.
